White-breasted Guineafowl

Agelastes meleagrides

White-breasted Guineafowl (Agelastes meleagrides) — Gamebirds of Africa.

The White-breasted Guineafowl (Agelastes meleagrides) is a member of the Numididae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 815 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.

Conservation status

IUCN Red List

VU Vulnerable

Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Where it fits

Class Aves
Order Galliformes
Family Numididae Guineafowl
Genus Agelastes
Species meleagrides

Where it lives

Sierra Leone to Ghana

Africa

Quick facts

Weight: 815 g
Diet: Omnivores
Family: Numididae
Order: Galliformes
Habitat: Woodland

How to identify

Similar birds

Least Concern

Biology & behaviour

Diet

The White-breasted Guineafowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Behaviour

A bird of dense forest, it forages mainly on the ground.

Migration

The White-breasted Guineafowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

The White-breasted Guineafowl (Agelastes meleagrides) is a species of bird in the Numididae family, part of the order Galliformes. Its range spans Africa. Its distribution covers AF Sierra Leone to Ghana.

It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 815 g, with a wing length of about 22 cm and a tail of around 14.5 cm.

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

The species has a mapped global range of roughly 69,000 km².

Frequently asked questions

How big is the White-breasted Guineafowl?

The White-breasted Guineafowl is a large bird that weighs around 815 g.

Where does the White-breasted Guineafowl live?

The White-breasted Guineafowl is found across Africa with a range covering AF Sierra Leone to Ghana, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.

What family does the White-breasted Guineafowl belong to?

The White-breasted Guineafowl (Agelastes meleagrides) belongs to the Numididae family, in the order Galliformes.

What does the White-breasted Guineafowl eat?

The White-breasted Guineafowl is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.

Does the White-breasted Guineafowl migrate?

The White-breasted Guineafowl is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.

Is the White-breasted Guineafowl endangered?

It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.

How large is the White-breasted Guineafowl's range?

The White-breasted Guineafowl has a mapped global range of about 69,000 km².